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David Cicilline: “I believe this callous and reckless decision will go down in history not only for its disregard for human life but for…”

On the recordOctober 15, 2019
I believe this callous and reckless decision will go down in history not only for its disregard for human life but for the strategic malpractice of placing American troops in harm's way, allowing thousands of ISIS prisoners to go free and ceding influence over the region to Russia and the Assad regime.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline highlights the severe consequences of Trump's decision for U.S. troops and regional stability.

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